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Dodgers and Phillies Clash in Highly Anticipated NLDS Showdown
4 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Dodgers and Phillies to face off in NLDS
- Cubs and Brewers open NLDS in NL Central rivalry
- Full 2025 NLDS schedule announced
As of October 4th, 2025, the stage is set for the highly anticipated National League Division Series (NLDS) matchups. The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies, while the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers will renew their fierce rivalry in the other NLDS series.
The Dodgers, who swept the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card Series, will open their series on the road against the second-seeded Phillies. The Brewers, who finished the regular season with a league-best 97-65 record, will host the Cubs, who clinched their spot in the NLDS by defeating the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round.
The full NLDS schedule has been announced, with the first games set for October 4th. The Cubs and Brewers will kick off the action, followed by the Dodgers and Phillies later that evening. The series will continue through October 11th, with potential decisive Game 5s scheduled for that date.
